I first want to thank Cherry Mischievous for showcasing Minutes Before Sunset. CM is a blog for the love of science-fiction and fantasy. Check it out for reviews, giveaways, and more! Next, I want to thank Dames of Dialogue. I recently participated in an interview with them, which you can read by clicking here, and… Continue reading How Readers Surprise Me: Favorite Quotes
Why I Love My Facebook Author Page
First, I would like to thank Heather B. Costa at Trials of a wanna-be-published writer for stating, “Minutes Before Sunset is a fun and well-paced read, full of witty dialogue and thrilling action that keeps you entertained the whole way through, especially the final twist which took this reader by surprise.” Read her entire review here.… Continue reading Why I Love My Facebook Author Page
Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?
A few announcements before I talk about today’s topic: February started off with a bang! The Amazon rankings of Minutes Before Sunset skyrocketed to #980 in Fantasy and #628 in Romance-Paranormal. To celebrate, my Author Facebook Page had a little sunset party. Thank you to all of those readers! I hope you’re enjoying the romantically dark tale.… Continue reading Dual Perspectives: Should Characters Have Equal Time to Speak?
January’s Entertainment Reviews
I first want to thank Paul O. Williams of Halo Companies, Inc. - awarded C.F.O. of the Year by the Dallas Business Journal - for quoting my first published novel: “Sometimes battles are unavoidable.” - November Snow. Thank you, Mr. Williams! Read more about that here. Last time, I shared my interview with The Modest Verge - now, you can read their… Continue reading January’s Entertainment Reviews
It’s All About Perspective … Or Is It?
Announcement one: I did an interview with The Modest Verge. Not only was it exciting, it was also fun and informative. You can find out if I kill bugs or set them free, what I would be if I weren’t human, and - of course - I’ve dropped yet another hint about what Seconds Before… Continue reading It’s All About Perspective … Or Is It?
Writing Tips: Family Variety
Two points before we start on today’s topic: The other day I realized I haven’t even hit the one-year mark of the release of Minutes Before Sunset, yet I’ve already had so much encouraging support. Because of this, I’ve added a Reviews page for The Timely Death Trilogy. Check it out, and you’ll see a… Continue reading Writing Tips: Family Variety
Why You Should Boycott King and Candy Crush Saga
Two days ago, I logged onto Facebook when fellow author, Victoria Perkins, shared this article: King ARE Trying to Candy-Crush The Banner Saga. I recommend reading that article - as well as the others I link below - as you read this, but I will try to explain my argument (and why this can affect… Continue reading Why You Should Boycott King and Candy Crush Saga
January’s Website Wonders
Near the end of every month I share my favorite websites that I came across - anything to do with writing and reading. Sometimes, I add a few websites that simply inspired me. Below there are two topics - writing and reading. I didn’t have as many as last month, but I hope you enjoy… Continue reading January’s Website Wonders
My Five Announcements
Today’s post is going to be both quick and exciting! We may only be one month into 2014 but so much has already happened, and I am here to announce five of those things. I hope you find them as wonderful as I do. 1. I always thank supporters and fellow writers first, and this… Continue reading My Five Announcements
Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)
Shannon, here, for an introduction: If you checked out my last post, then you know about my new series: "Writing Tips: Details: ____.” I will be periodically posting about the little things - how to choose something like a wardrobe for your character. Last time, I spoke about vehicles, and that’s when Charles E. Yallowitz… Continue reading Writing Tips: Details: Fantasy Transportation (Guest Post – Charles E. Yallowitz)
